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First Federal Bank Recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks

First Federal Bank was recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks for 2026 by Newsweek.

First Federal Bank Welcomes NOLA Lending Group

John Medina Named to Florida Trend’s Florida 500 List

First Federal Bank is honored to announce that President and CEO John Medina has been named one of Florida Trend’s Florida 500, recognizing the...

First Federal Bank Celebrates Full Service Branch in Jacksonville

Jacksonville is not only the largest city by landmass in the continental United States, it is the largest city in the Southeastern U.S. and the state...

First Federal Bank Hosts Nonprofit Summit to Strengthen Community Partnerships

On May 22, First Federal Bank hosted its first Nonprofit Summit, bringing together nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and banking...

First Federal Bank Contributes $100,000 to One More Child through Strong Families Tax Credit Program

First Federal Bank, headquartered in Live Oak, Florida, provided a significant contribution of $100,000 to One More Child. The donation is part of...

First Federal Bank Opens First Branch in Jacksonville

First Federal Bank’s newest location will be opening in Jacksonville, FL. This is the 26th full service banking center, accompanying locations in...

First Federal Bank Named a Top Regional Bank by Newsweek

First Federal Bank has been honored as one of America’s Best Regional Banks for 2025 by Newsweek. This marks the fifth consecutive year the bank has...

Walk Down Memory Lane – Dr. Hugo Sotolongo

I remember arriving in Live Oak, Florida in 1974 as a 10-year-old immigrant from the Dominican Republic and not being able to speak English. Prior to...

GivingTuesday is Coming: Ways You Can Make a Difference in Your Community

This year’s GivingTuesday event will take place on December 3, 2024. Millions of people will use their power of, “radical generosity” to change the...

First Federal Bank: Empowering the Next Generation with Money Management Skills

Through partnerships with local schools, First Federal Bank is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make...

First Federal Bank Partners with Marion County School Board to Teach Financial Literacy to Students with Disabilities

First Federal Bank, in collaboration with Karen Mackey from the Marion County School Board and Advent Health Ocala, provided a unique one-day...